Richmond’s forward line has impressed across the first seven rounds of the season, with many of the Club's youngsters showcasing how dangerous they are in front of goal.

The likes of Sam Lalor, Harry Armstrong, Jonty Faull, Seth Campbell, Rhyan Mansell, Steely Green, Jacob Bauer, Maurice Rioli, and Liam Fawcett have all booted goals and showed strong promise up forward across the first seven games of the season.

Former 268-game Tiger, now Assistant Coach/Forwards Coach Chris Newman, said he is happy with the “progress” the young forward line is continuing to show.

“There have been some positives to come out of our games so far,” Newman said.

“Some patches in the games that we have played, perhaps we have fallen out of the contest at times and have allowed too many scores.

“But there has also been some really good and pleasing passages of play where our younger guys have had some real impact in games.

“I think with the group that we have got right now, we are trying to get that balance in games and trying to be as consistent as possible.”

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From The Coaches' Box: Chris Newman

Assistant Coach Chris Newman speaks about his top moments from rounds 4 to 7 of the season.

Newman credited the success of the forwards to the experience of two-time premiership player Tom Lynch, whose leadership has helped fast-track his teammates' development.

“I’m happy with the progress that a lot of the forwards are making. We’ve got a relatively young group, apart from big Lynchy," Newman said.

“But he has been really good in some of his leadership that he has providing some of those younger guys.

“Particularly some of the keys that he is playing alongside, like Harry Armstrong, Liam Fawcett, Jonty Faull and those types of guys who have tried to absorb as much information as possible from him.”

Newman also previewed this Sunday’s clash against Hawthorn, who are sitting in fourth spot.

“They are obviously in some really good form and are playing some outstanding football,” Newman said.

“We know we will have our work cut out for us, but a lot of our guys now have had a really solid week on the track, and I feel like we are prepared as well as we possibly can be to put on a good show.”